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Trip from Brownsville, TX to Flower Mound, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 26m
Distance
553.8 mi
891 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 17m
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6 AM
10h 27m
8 AM
10h 46m
10 AM
10h 33m
12 PM
10h 32m
3 PM
10h 34m
5 PM
10h 45m
8 PM
10h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, TX
Eddie O.
Flower Mound, TX
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Trip Overview
Brownsville, TX to Flower Mound, TX is 553.8 miles and takes about 10h 26m via U.S. Highway 77 and I-35E, with a fuel budget near $82 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily stays within Texas, crossing the Great Plains region twice. While it's a long-haul drive, it's recommended to split it over two days for a more relaxed pace. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward trip if you're looking for efficiency.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
276.9 miles from Brownsville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Highway 77 | 126.7 mi | 2h 20m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 97.7 mi | 1h 39m |
| I 35E | 62.5 mi | 1h 6m |
| Pickle Parkway | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| US Highway 181 South | 40.2 mi | 45m |
| State Highway 80 North | 30.8 mi | 35m |
| State Highway 80 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| I 37 | 19.7 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Highway 77
— 126.7 mi, about 2h 20m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,153 veh/hr typical · worst 5,070
Quietest
2 AM
~701 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville, TX and Flower Mound, TX.
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Start on US 77 Business
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40 sec
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East Washington Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
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1 min
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East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Frontage Road
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20 sec
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North Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp
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54 sec
Toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
11 mi
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12 min
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North Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 69E; US 77; US 83
102 mi
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1 hr 53 min
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U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
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14 sec
8
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
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1 min
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I 69E; US 77
9
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
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12 min
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U.S. Highway 77
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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34 sec
11
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
485 ft
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17 sec
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US Highway 77 Frontage Road
12
Turn right onto County Road 10
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4 min
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County Road 10
13
Turn left onto County Road 79
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15 min
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County Road 79
14
Turn left onto County Road 18
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43 sec
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County Road 18
15
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
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2 min
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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57 sec
17
Merge onto US 77
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2 min
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Driscoll Bypass
18
Continue on US 77
13 mi
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14 min
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U.S. Highway 77
19
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
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1 min
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I 37; US 77; I 69E
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
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1 min
21
Continue on I 37
18 mi
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18 min
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I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
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32 sec
Toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
23
Turn right onto TX 359
12 mi
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16 min
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State Highway 359
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 181
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55 sec
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South 8th Street
25
Continue on US 181
40 mi
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45 min
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US Highway 181 South
26
Continue on US 181
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1 min
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South Sunset Strip Drive
27
Turn right onto TX 72; TX 239
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1 min
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West Main Street
28
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft
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3 sec
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East Main Street
29
Continue on FM 792
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10 min
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Helena Road
30
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi
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25 min
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State Highway 80
31
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi
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2 min
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South Nixon Avenue
32
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi
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35 min
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State Highway 80 North
33
Continue on US 183
10 mi
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11 min
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US 183
34
Continue on US 183
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8 min
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South Colorado Street
35
Continue on US 183
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16 sec
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United States Highway 183
36
Keep slight left at fork
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35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
37
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi
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54 min
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Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
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49 sec
Toward I 35 North: Waco
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
39
Merge onto I 35
65 mi
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1 hr 6 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Continue on I 35
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7 min
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South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
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33 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
63 mi
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1 hr 6 min
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I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
43
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183
0.8 mi
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48 sec
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John W Carpenter Freeway
Exit 433A
Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
44
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi
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1 min
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SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
45
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress
9.9 mi
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9 min
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SH 114 TEXpress
Toward TX 114 Express West Toll: DFW Airport North Entry
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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8 sec
Toward TX 121: DFW International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Merge onto TX 114
0.3 mi
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20 sec
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West John W Carpenter Freeway
48
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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26 sec
Toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport
Use the right lane.
49
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
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1 min
Toward TX 121 North
Use the slight left lane.
50
Merge onto International Parkway
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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International Parkway
51
Merge onto TX 121
0.7 mi
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45 sec
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TX 121
52
Take the exit
0.7 mi
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1 min
Toward FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Grapevine Mills Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
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38 sec
Toward FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine Mills Mall
54
Keep slight left at fork onto FM 2499
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Grapevine Mills Parkway
Toward Flower Mound
Use the straight / right lanes.
55
Continue on FM 2499
3.1 mi
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4 min
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Long Prairie Road
Use the left lane.
56
Turn left onto Flower Mound Road
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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Flower Mound Road
Use the left lane.
57
Turn left onto McKamy Creek Road
0.9 mi
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1 min
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McKamy Creek Road
Use the left lane.
58
At end of road, turn right onto Simmons Road
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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Simmons Road
59
Turn left onto Hide-A-Way Lane
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Hide-A-Way Lane
60
Turn left onto Lake Coves Drive
0.1 mi
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26 sec
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Lake Coves Drive
61
Turn right onto Wanda Lane
220 ft
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7 sec
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Wanda Lane
62
Arrive at destination
Wanda Lane
Trip Plan
For this 553.8-mile drive, consider splitting it into two days, especially since the total duration is over 10 hours. Departing early in the morning can help you maximize daylight and make progress before potential afternoon traffic builds. Plan for about two stops to refuel and stretch, which should be manageable given the recommended two-day pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $82, and it’s always wise to top off when you see stations, particularly before longer stretches like the 126.7 miles on U.S. Highway 77.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 276.9 miles from Brownsville, TX, or about 5h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 122 miles or 2h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 276.9 miles or 5h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 276.9 miles or 5h 30m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flower Mound, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brownsville, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brownsville, TX
Aim for roughly 277 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Flower Mound, TX
Aim for roughly 277 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 122 miles from Brownsville, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Highway 77 for about 126.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
183 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
366 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Troy, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
277 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 277 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 122 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 276.9 miles from Brownsville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before U.S. Highway 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 277 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Hill County Northbound Rest Area
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San Patricio County Southbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Flying J Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Hill County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Kenedy County Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Harlingen
0.1 mi from route
San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
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Road Ranger
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Petro Stopping Centers
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Buc-ee's
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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QuikTrip
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QuikTrip
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QuikTrip
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Circle K
0.1 mi from route
Bell County Northbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Bell County Southbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Walburg Travel Center & Food Court
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 425 decision points cluster between mile 364.7 and 544.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
364.7 mi into trip
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~7h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Waco
7
469.5 mi into trip
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~8h 50m in
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I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35E: Dallas
9
532 mi into trip
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~9h 56m in
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TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 433A
Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
7
534.2 mi into trip
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~9h 59m in
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TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress toward TX 114 Express West Toll: DFW Airport North Entry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 114 Express West Toll: DFW Airport No...
7
544.8 mi into trip
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~10h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 121 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward TX 121 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$84.07 one way
$168.15 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
194 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $92.66 | $185.33 |
| premium | $4.58 | $99.86 | $199.72 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $116.65 | $233.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 193.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 166.1 | 2 | $58.15 | $26.58 |
| Efficient EV | 138.5 | 1 | $48.46 | $22.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 221.5 | 2 | $77.53 | $35.44 |
Gas CO2
194 kg
EV CO2
65 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Brownsville, TX
Afternoon in Brownsville on Wednesday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
E 12 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 6:44PM CDT until June 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 6:43PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Flower Mound, TX
Afternoon in Flower Mound on Wednesday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
E 5 to 10 mph
30% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 6:44PM CDT until June 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 6:43PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
73°F
Troy, TX
366 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 26m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 439.2
View on nps.gov
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have deve...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Padre Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
$25
near mile 95.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely highway cruising, with 76% of the 553.8 miles on major roads like U.S. Highway 77 and I-35E. You'll experience a longest stretch of 126.7 miles on U.S. Highway 77, offering extended periods of consistent driving. Expect to transition from highway to surface roads as you approach your destination, with the final segments likely involving more local traffic and intersections.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
62 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126.7 mi on U.S. Highway 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and Purple Heart Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 364.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 42 significant decision points across 553.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 364.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 469.5 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 532 miles (TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
782 ft
29 ft
Total Climb
1,102 ft
Total Descent
540 ft
Highest Point
782 ft
~356 mi in
Elevation Range
753 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brownsville, TX and Flower Mound, TX, road signs point toward Skidmore and Waco.
Skidmore
171 mi in
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~3h 25m
Waco
305.8 mi in
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~6h 6m
About the Cities
Starting in Brownsville, TX
Full guide →Founded 1849
Located at the southernmost tip of Texas, Brownsville is a popular location for Mexican and American beach tourists. It is part of the Rio Grande Valley, a four-county region known for its abundance in citrus fruit production and Winter Texan population. The city features a combination of different climate regimes: Gulf Coast plains and the Great Plains. There is a lot to do in this city: historical museums, art galleries, beaches, birding locations and natural wildlife refuges. As Brownsville is a border town, its culture is predominantly Hispanic.
Top landmarks
- • USS Cabot — 1943 Independence-class aircraft carrier
- • Fort Brown — Texas, a former US Amy post
- • Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park — historic site in Brownsville (vicinity), Cameron County, Texas
Arriving in Flower Mound, TX
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 126.7 miles on U.S. Highway 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 277 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 37 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Flower Mound, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 37 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 364.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 469.5 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 532 miles (TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park and Padre Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.4 hours each way, a round trip means 20.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Flower Mound, TX before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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